Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to urge the passage of the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. The Medal of Honor is our Nation's highest military decoration that is awarded to U.S. servicemembers who have distinguished themselves with extraordinary acts of valor and sacrifice that far exceed the call of duty. Texas, my home State, is home to over 70 valiant Medal of Honor recipients, and we also have over 1 million veterans and Active Duty military that call the Lone Star State their home. That is why I teamed up with the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Moore), my good friend, again to lead the passage of this Act. Last year, we had the opportunity to work on a designation for a National Medal of Honor Museum being built in Arlington, Texas, that was in my district at the time. This amazing bill will authorize a monument right here in Washington, D.C., for Medal of Honor recipients, their families, their friends, loved ones and people who want to learn more about the history of the Medal of Honor to be able to come to D.C. and see why it is important that we create this lasting impact to the recipients of this highest award. Today's bill, the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act, is a continuation of the efforts that we worked on last year and will position this monument where it rightfully belongs, near the Lincoln Memorial, honoring President Lincoln, who was awarded one of the first Medals of Honor in 1863.…”